Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah

Also known as: Ms Jantuah

Presidential staffer who received the NPP's petition at Jubilee House on August 6, 2026, sparking criticism from opposition figures.

2026-08-022026-11-06

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August 2026
10 AugJoy Online
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rejected claims that he described presidential staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah as a “nobody” during the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) presentation of its petition at the Jubilee House. …
Afenyo-Markin denies calling Nana Yaa Jantuah ‘nobody’, accuses NDC of twisting his comments
7 AugJoy Online
… Gender Centre for Empowering Development (GenCED) has criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s conduct during the presentation of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) petition at the Jubilee House, describing his treatment of Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah …
GenCED condemns Afenyo-Markin’s treatment of Nana Yaa Jantuah during NPP petition presentation
7 AugJoy Online
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah says she is disappointed that Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin publicly described her as a “nobody” during the presentation of the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) petition at the Jubilee House. …
“I represented the President, not myself” – Nana Yaa Jantuah responds to Afenyo-Markin’s remark
7 AugJoy Online
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah says she would not have been offended if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin had described her as a “nobody” in a private conversation rather than making the remark publicly. …
If Afenyo-Markin made ‘nobody’ comment privately, I wouldn’t be hurt – Nana Yaa Jantuah
7 AugJoy Online
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah has responded to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin’s criticism over her role in receiving the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) petition, saying she would not have been offended if his comments had been made privately. …
I wouldn’t be hurt if Afenyo-Markin’s ‘disrespectful’ comment was made privately – Nana Yaa Jantuah
7 AugJoy Online
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah says she will petition the Speaker of Parliament if the Minority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, fails to retract his disrespectful comments directed at her. …
Nana Yaa Jantuah to petition Speaker over Afenyo-Markin’s ‘disrespectful’ comment if he doesn’t retract
7 AugJoy Online
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah has disclosed that President John Dramani Mahama personally directed her to receive the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) petition during its “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration because the Chief of Staff and other senior government off …
Mahama asked me to receive NPP petition because Chief of Staff, others were at memorial event – Nana Yaa Jantuah
7 AugJoy Online
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah has strongly criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin over remarks she says were disrespectful after she received the New Patriotic Party’s (NPP) petition on behalf of President John Dramani Mahama. …
‘I’m older than him; he has no right to call me a nobody’ – Nana Yaa Jantuah hits back at Afenyo-Markin
7 AugJoy Online
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah has accused the opposition New Patriotic Party (NPP) of demanding respect from others while failing to extend the same courtesy, particularly to women. …
NPP demands respect but fails to show it, especially to women – Nana Yaa Jantuah
6 AugJoy Online
The National Organiser of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised the Presidency for assigning Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah to receive the party’s petition during its “Democracy Under Attack” demonstration, describing the move as disresp …
It’s disrespectful to send Nana Yaa Jantuah, a third-tier presidential staffer to receive petition – Nana B

Politics

Afenyo-Markin denies calling Nana Yaa Jantuah 'nobody'

The News

Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rejected claims that he described presidential staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah as a "nobody" during the NPP's petition presentation at the Jubilee House, saying his comments were directed at the decision to have her alone receive the petition rather than questioning her qualifications. Ms Jantuah previously said she was deeply disappointed and shocked by what she considered a disrespectful remark made by the Minority Leader in the presence of media and other political officials.

10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Monday 10 August

Afenyo-Markin denies calling Nana Yaa Jantuah 'nobody'
Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin has rejected claims that he described presidential staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah as a "nobody" during the NPP's petition presentation at the Jubilee House, saying his comments were directed at the decision to have her alone receive the petition rather than questioning her qualifications. Ms Jantuah previously said she was deeply disappointed and shocked by what she considered a disrespectful remark made by the Minority Leader in the presence of media and other political officials.
10 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Friday 7 August

GenCED condemns Afenyo-Markin's treatment of presidential staffer
The Gender Centre for Empowering Development criticised Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's conduct during the NPP petition presentation at the Jubilee House, saying his treatment of Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah raised concerns about how women in public leadership are treated. GenCED stated that political differences should not affect the dignity and respect accorded public officials.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Nana Yaa Jantuah defends role receiving NPP petition at Jubilee House
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah responded to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's public description of her as a "nobody" during the NPP's petition presentation, saying she was there as a representative of President John Mahama, not in a personal capacity, and that the remark undermined the office she represented.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Staffer says Afenyo-Markin's 'nobody' remark hurt because it was public
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah said she would not have been offended if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin had described her as a "nobody" in private rather than in front of journalists and party members. She argued that disagreements should be guided by mutual respect and that focus should have been on the petition's concerns rather than criticism of the person assigned to receive it.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Staffer disputes Minority Leader's public criticism of petition role
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah responded to Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin's criticism of her role in receiving the NPP's petition, saying she would not have been offended if his comments had been made privately rather than publicly in front of journalists and political actors.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential Staffer threatens petition over Afenyo-Markin comments
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah says she will petition the Speaker of Parliament if Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin fails to retract what she calls disrespectful comments made publicly during the NPP's petition presentation at the Jubilee House.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Mahama directed staffer to receive NPP petition at Jubilee House
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah disclosed that President Mahama personally instructed her to receive the NPP's "Democracy Under Attack" petition because the Chief of Staff and other senior government officials were attending the national memorial for victims of the August 6 helicopter crash. Jantuah said the President made the decision after key officials became unavailable, and the NPP delegation arrived later than initially scheduled.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Jantuah defends credentials after Afenyo-Markin criticism over petition receipt
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah criticized Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin for calling her "a nobody" after she received the NPP's petition on behalf of President Mahama, arguing that his remarks were disrespectful to both her and the President who designated her for the role.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Presidential staffer: NPP demands respect but fails to show it
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah has accused the NPP of demanding respect while failing to extend the same courtesy, particularly to women, after the party objected to her receiving their petition at the Jubilee House on August 6. Jantuah said President Mahama assigned her to receive the petition on his behalf because senior officials were unavailable, and she chose not to respond to the NPP's objections because she was representing the President.
7 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Thursday 6 August

NPP organiser criticises government over petition reception
The National Organiser of the NPP, Henry Nana Boakye, has criticised the Presidency for assigning Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah to receive the party's petition during its "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration, saying it was disrespectful given the seniority of officials who participated and comparing it unfavourably to previous occasions when higher-ranking representatives received petitions.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP MP criticises delegation of petition receiver as disrespectful
The Member of Parliament for Asunafo North, Haruna Mohammed, has criticised the Presidency for delegating Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Akyenpim Jantuah to receive the NPP's petition during the party's "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration, arguing that a more senior official should have been sent. Mohammed stated the demonstration was in response to what the NPP considers politically motivated prosecutions, selective application of justice, and disregard for due process.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →
NPP petition delivered to Presidency during Jubilee House demonstration
Presidential Staffer Nana Yaa Jantuah received the NPP's petition during a "Democracy Under Attack" demonstration at Jubilee House and assured the party it would reach President Mahama. Jantuah defended her position after Minority Leader Alexander Afenyo-Markin reportedly called her "a nobody," stating she is a senior government official.
6 August 2026 · Joy Online →

Sunday 2 August

25 healthcare institutions honoured for medical excellence in Ghana
Twenty-five healthcare institutions and professionals were recognised for outstanding contributions to Ghana's medical and diagnostic sector at the 5th Ghana Medical and Diagnostic Excellence Awards held in Accra on August 1. The event brought together healthcare practitioners, policymakers, industry leaders and government representatives to celebrate excellence in medical and diagnostic services.
2 August 2026 · Joy Online →